No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms

Are you tired of being told you're overreacting whenever you express your emotions?! In today’s candid conversation, we’re joined by Jo-Ann Finkelstein, EdM, PhD, who is a clinical psychologist and the author of the newly released book Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered Resilient Girls in the Modern World. Listen in as we discuss how subtle sexism shapes the self-perception and potential of women and girls. We tackle everything from damaging dress codes to societal expectations that quietly chip away at confidence. With stories that will make you nod in agreement (and occasionally drop your jaw), this is a discussion that promises not just insights but also actionable advice on combating everyday sexism. Whether it's confronting school dress codes or dismantling societal expectations, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to challenge the status quo and empower the next generation. Tune in as we dissect the subtle yet profound ways sexism infiltrates our lives and learn how to arm yourself and your loved ones with the knowledge and courage to fight back! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Jo-Ann Finkelstein, EdM, PhD Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered Resilient Girls in the Modern World Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare #sexism #toddlers #preschoolers #tweens #teens #raisingstrongdaughters #empower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we're sharing a podcast that we think you'll like... In It: Raising Kids who Learn Differently is a podcast series from our friends over at Understood.org. In each episode, you’ll hear perspective, advice, stories, and so much more! These are for parents of children who have challenges with reading, math, focus, and other learning differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. Today, we're sharing the episode titled: ADHD and puberty: What to expect. To check out more episodes of In It: Raising Kids who Learn Differently, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever found yourself wishing you could handle life's unexpected challenges—like a sudden blackout in NYC—without breaking a sweat? Well, guess what? It's not just about being ready for the zombie apocalypse (though that’s a bonus); it's about training for the vibrant life you envision for yourself! In this episode, we're breaking down realistic, simple ways to integrate more movement into your life without feeling overwhelmed. From embracing physical activities you actually enjoy to leveraging modern tech like fitness apps and walking pads, we've got practical tips to help you build stamina at your own pace. Whether you're looking to conquer marathons or just make it through your daily to-do list without a nap, we're here to get you moving and motivated. So, lace up those sneakers—or don't, if home workouts are more your speed—and let's get into the nitty-gritty of staying active, adaptable, and above all, happy in our ever-busy lives. Ready to feel good and have fun doing it? Let's go! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! #HardCore On the Floor Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare #excercise #toddlers #preschoolers #tweens #teens #exerciseathome #exercisetips #exerciseforwomen #lifehacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this BONUS REWIND, we welcome Tosha Shore, a parent coach and the founder of Parenting Boys Peacefully, where she’s on a mission to create a more peaceful world, one sweet boy at a time. I am also co-author of “Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges,” which has been translated into five languages! Together we dive into a lively discussion of the differences we’ve experienced parenting boys vs. girls, how societal expectations lead boys down a different emotional path than girls, how we can best support our boys to be emotionally resilient, and how to connect with them when connection seems lost. Resources We Shared: Learn all about Tosha’s program: Parenting Boys Peacefully here. Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever felt like someone had read your diary because they understood you so well? That’s the Enneagram for you—equally enlightening and a tad eerie! In this episode, we’re joined by Beth McCord, who is the founder of Your Enneagram Coach, an Enneagram speaker, coach and teacher for over 20 years. Beth breaks down the basics of the Enneagram, explaining that each of the nine points represents a distinct personality type, each with its own lens (or pair of colored sunglasses, if you will) through which they view the world. These types are defined not only by their actions but more importantly, by their core motivations—fear, desire, weakness, and longing. The conversation takes a practical turn as Beth applies Enneagram wisdom to parenting, drawing from her book "Enneagram for Moms." She emphasizes the importance of parents using the Enneagram to work on themselves first, to better understand and guide their children. This episode was packed with enlightening bits and real talk, making the Enneagram a tool not just for self-discovery but for fostering deeper empathy and understanding between people. Dive in if you're up for some serious self-reflection and a few laughs along the way! Resources We Shared Follow Beth on Instagram or Facebook Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon shop and Beth’s book, The Enneagram for Moms, HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Join our newsletter! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Get our 7 Chat GPT Prompts That Manage Your Home & Family Like Magic absolutely FREE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare #enneagraminsights #toddlers #preschoolers #tweens #teens #parentingstyles #PersonalityTypes #CoreMotivations #Parenting #Self-Reflection #Enneagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another episode where we dive deep into the wild world of raising kids without losing our sanity (too much, anyway). Buckle up, because today we’re here to dismantle the secret life of our little masterminds – or so we think! Ever caught yourself thinking your child might just be the next Stewie Griffin or Megamind, scheming away in their high chair? You're not alone! Today we unpack why we often credit our kids with more mischievous genius than they're capable of, and what's really going on in those developing brains. Spoiler alert: No, your child isn't plotting to overthrow the government. They might struggle to manage their emotions—because that part of their brain isn't even fully cooked yet! We share some eye-opening insights into brain development, and why your teen's overactive amygdala is winning the battle against their still-maturing frontal lobe. Think Rocky, but less punchy and more moody. And because no parenting podcast is complete without touching on allowance, we dive into the magic of teaching kids the value of money. By the end of this rollercoaster ride of an episode, not only will you feel a tad lighter from all the laughter, but you’ll also be equipped with strategies to help see through those moments of child-induced panic. Whether it's setting clear, simple boundaries or understanding the financial teaching moments, you’re not just raising a child—you’re guiding a future adult! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! No Guilt Mom Podcast Ep 147: Why You Need Healthy Anxiety vs. Unhealthy Anxiety with Dr. Lisa Damour Armchair Expert Podcast featuring Ramani Durvasula No Guilt Mom Podcast Ep. 278: How to Have Hard Conversations: Teaching Kids Healthy Conflict Resolution with Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare #manipulation #manipulator #toddlers #preschoolers #tweens #teens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we're unraveling the knotty history of the seven deadly sins and shining a light on some surprising historical tidbits. Buckle up because your perception of virtue and vice is about to get a playful shake-up! Did you ever wonder where the idea of The Seven Deadly Sins came from? Well, buckle up because today we’re joined by our special guest Elise Loehnen, who is the host of the podcast, “Pulling the Thread”, and author of the New York Times Bestseller, ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR: THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS AND THE PRICE WOMEN PAY TO BE GOOD. It turns out, they were first discussed not by Moses or Jesus, but by a fourth-century monk named Evagrius Ponticus, who, after a spicy scandal, decided to jot down what he considered the eight pesky 'demons' of daily life. And yes, there were originally eight! But hold onto your hats - that’s not all! We journeyed through how these so-called 'sins' have seeped into our view of femininity. From the historical mistreatment and misunderstanding of Mary Magdalene, all the way to modern challenges women face, like feeling the need to police each other and subjugate their desires to societal expectations. This is not your typical Bible study class! Whether you’re a history buff, a feminist, or someone who loves a good old deep dive into cultural norms, this episode is your ticket to thinking differently about the world around you. #goodgirl #parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare Resources We Shared: Learn more about Elise Loehnen Join our newsletter! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Get our 7 Chat GPT Prompts That Manage Your Home & Family Like Magic absolutely FREE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're diving into a topic today that's a little spicy, a little intimate, and oh-so-relevant — yes, we're talking about sex! But not just the physical part; we're digging deep into the emotional and mental sides of intimacy that often go unspoken about. Ever feel like you're just not in the mood after a long day of juggling work, kids, and a mountain of chores? And then there’s that little eyebrow raise from your partner... Yup, we’ve all been there! Join us as we share insights from our own lives and the wisdom of experts like Amelia Nagoski, co-author of "Burnout," to discuss how stress, lack of sleep, and high cortisol levels can toss your libido out the window. Listen in as we discuss how "not being in the mood" is perfectly normal and more common than you think. It’s all about being easy on yourself and keeping the lines of communication open. Sex is complicated, but a little chat and chuckle about it can make things a whole lot simpler and more enjoyable! #sexual #menopause #perimenopause #parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Check out our recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph. D. Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our No Guilt Mom Amazon Shop with recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we're unraveling the tangled web of puberty, which seems to be hitting kids earlier and lasting a lot longer than ever before. Yep, it's not your imagination – puberty is now a decade-long marathon! 🏃‍♀️ We’re joined by Dr. Cara Natterson, a pediatrician and New York Times bestselling author of ten books including The Care and Keeping of You series, and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, a national bestselling author and puberty educator. Listen in as we explore why today’s kids are entering puberty younger and the impacts of high-achievement culture, chronic stress, and even environmental factors on this pivotal stage of life. But it's not all science and seriousness – there's plenty of laughter and real-life stories to lighten the load. And for all the parents navigating this rollercoaster with their tweens and teens, get ready for some heartfelt advice on how to keep the communication lines wide open. Tune in, laugh a little, learn a lot, and let’s face puberty head-on – together. Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint! #parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare #puberty #teenagers #tweens Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Get our 7 Chat GPT Prompts That Manage Your Home & Family Like Magic absolutely FREE! Interested in joining the Less Awkward Membership Community? This community empowers you with science-based, realistic guidance for the many awkward (and hopefully funny and meaningful) conversations with the kids in your life. Follow Vanessa & Cara on Instagram! Listen to the This Is So Awkward Podcast This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained by Vanessa Kroll Bennett & Cara Natterson, MD Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we're diving into a topic that's a little hush-hush but super important - becoming a mom at a later age. It's a bit taboo, but why should it be? Whether you're 20 or 50, motherhood doesn't have an expiration date! Join us as we chat about the joys, challenges, and societal double standards surrounding this important issue. From celebrity moms like Cameron Diaz and Janet Jackson who had kids past 50, to the everyday experiences of older parents, this episode covers it all! Whether you had your kids at 20, 40, or you're just enjoying being the cool aunt or uncle, this episode is packed with insights, laughter, and a few eye-rolls at society's double standards. So, grab your headphones, and let’s get real about motherhood, age, and everything in between! #momlaterinlife #momsover40 #momlife #motherhood Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our FREE 7 ChatGPT prompts that manage your family and home like magic! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ready to untangle the knot of a couple's stress? Dive in as we unpack the secret stressors rocking relationships! 🎧 In this episode, we’re joined by our guest, Elizabeth Earnshaw, who is a renowned Gottman therapist, founder of A Better Life Therapy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and a Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (MA). She explains the concept of diffuse physiological arousal (DPA) and how chronic stressors, like never-ending parenting duties or acute moments, like a near-miss traffic accident, flood our bodies with stress hormones. This hormonal hijack can make us lose our relational superpowers—turning us into less-than-lovable versions of ourselves. From humorous attempts at tension-breaking gone wrong to the physical signs of stress during arguments, we delve into the world of couple's therapy and the techniques used to bring partners back from the brink of relational disaster. Learn about the evolutionary reasons behind why we react the way we do in stressful situations, and discover the different stress response types – are you a cobra, a deer, or maybe even a possum? Don't miss this episode full of actionable advice that could transform your approach to conflicts and stress management, making your relationships a smoother sail! ⛵ #ManagingStress #mentalhealth #stressrelief #selfcare Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Get our 7 Chat GPT Prompts That Manage Your Home & Family Like Magic absolutely FREE! Pre-Order 'Til Stress Do Us Part: How to Heal the #1 Issue in Our Relationships now! Follow Liz on Instagram HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Check out our recommended books and books from today’s podcast guest HERE! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready to dive into the world of friendly foes and fierce friends on this week’s episode of our podcast! 🎉 In this light-hearted yet eye-opening episode, we share a slice of life that’s spiced with middle school memories, mean girls, and the ultimate secret weapon—deodorant! From cheerleading rivalries to PE class revelations, we’re dishing out personal stories that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even shout, “I’ve been there!” But wait, there’s more! We don’t just rehash the drama; we’re giving you solid advice on how to handle the meanies in your life. Whether you’re dealing with a school bully, a tricky co-worker, or even navigating family dynamics, these tips are your new best friends. So plug in, pour yourself a comforting cup of tea (or something stronger; we don't judge), and get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even love a little more fiercely. It's time to turn mean encounters into growth opportunities! 📈 Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Create a family meal plan and chore plan in seconds! Get our 7 Chat GPT Prompts That Manage Your Home & Family Like Magic absolutely FREE! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! #rudepeople #toxicrelationships #meanpeople #mean #toxicpeople #howtodeal #parentingtips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another laughter-filled episode, where the art of daily life and the chaos of parenting collide in comic strips! 🖌️👶 Today we have a wonderful guest joining us, Mary Catherine Starr, who is the artist behind the Instagram account @momlife_comics and a graphic designer, yoga teacher, feminist, and mom-of-two. She isn't shy about tackling big issues like gender roles and societal expectations with a blend of humor and raw honesty. From hiring a laundry goddess to dealing with the internal struggle of outsourcing, this episode unpacks the layers of motherhood and partnership in the modern world. Get ready for some serious "aha" moments as the conversation dives into the double standards in household expectations, the guilt trips associated with hiring help, and the societal pressures that shape our self-image. Plus, a sneak peek into the world of toddler gaslighting – it's a real thing! Whether you’re doing the dishes, folding laundry, or just taking a well-deserved break, we hope this episode adds a little laughter and a lot of thought to your day. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow @momlife_comics on Instagram! Check out No Guilt Mom on Instagram HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with a little “Summer Survival Series" that is sure to help you beat the heat! Grab your iced coffee and prepare to nod along as we dive into the whirlwind world of summer parenting. 🌞🌴 In today’s episode, we discuss the hurdles and hilarities of summer parenting, from the chaotic rush of sunscreen and sandwich packing to the challenge of letting dads take the reins once in a while. Whether you’re a mom juggling a million summer activities or just someone who loves a good family tale, this episode is packed with relatable stories, laughs, and advice. And we’ve got some fantastic tips from fellow listeners that you won’t want to miss. Let’s tackle this summer one sunscreen application at a time! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a bonus episode of the No Guilt Mom Podcast where JoAnn and Brie share their thoughts on the recent change in the Democratic presidential nominee, welcoming Kamala Harris to the center stage. Resources We Shared: Text MOTHER to 26797 to get voter registration info and a guide to the ballot items that matter most to moms in your area so you can Vote Like a Mother® this year. Our Instagram post on Sunday, July 21st regarding President Biden withdrawing and Kamala Harris putting her name in Follow Chamber of Mothers on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered how to navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that parenting throws at you? 🙋‍♀️ Well, buckle up, because we’re taking a deep dive into the world of emotional intelligence today. We’re joined today by multi-award-winning Emotional Intelligence coach and international speaker, Stephanie Pinto, who is the author of the best-selling book From Chaos to Connection, founder of Let's Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids, and host of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting podcast. For anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed by parental pressures, Stephanie sheds light on setting boundaries, finding your voice, and why it's totally okay to screw up sometimes (phew!). Plus, don't miss her fascinating discussion on how to handle kids' criticisms of parental approaches—this is gold! Whether you're a parent, an emotionally exhausted human, or just someone curious about emotional intelligence, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away equipped with the tools to enhance your emotional savvy and maybe even inspire a family meeting or two! Tune in, laugh a lot, and transform the way you connect with your kids. Your family’s emotional intelligence journey starts here! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Listen to the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast with Stephanie Follow Stephanie on Instagram HERE! Learn all about the Chaos to Connection Parent Conference HERE Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever felt like there’s a big flashing neon sign that says, “I don’t really know how to do this”? Well, you’re in the right place! In today's episode, we dive deep into our own little secret stash of skills that we shamefully admit we don’t possess... yet! We all have them—those secret skills that you wish you had, but you don’t. Sometimes you try to hide it from others, or you do Jedi mind tricks to convince people that you actually know how to do it. From not knowing how to change a tire to the mysteries behind loading a dishwasher “correctly” (according to our significant others), we uncover it all. And yes, we're challenging both ourselves and you to confront these gaps with a grin (and maybe Google by your side). So buckle up (or should we say jack up that car?), as we navigate through our shortcomings with humor, discuss how boosting our confidence is sometimes all we need, and maybe, just maybe, make you feel a little less alone in your quest to master the basics. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you feeling the burn... of burnout, that is? 🥵 If you’ve ever felt like you’re running from metaphorical tigers all day, every day, this chat is going to light up some light bulbs for you – we promise! In this episode, we chat with Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A., the co-author, with her sister Emily, of the New York Times bestselling Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle and the Burnout workbook. She dives into the juicy details behind the stress cycle—yeah, that adrenaline rush you feel when escaping imaginary tigers (or just tackling a mountain of emails)! She shares some fascinating insights on how physical responses to stress evolved and why understanding this can totally transform how we handle our modern-day stressors. We also got into some deep discussions about how societal expectations shape our stress and, most importantly, how to find real, tangible ways to complete our stress cycles in today’s world (hint: it might involve more Zumba or a heartfelt chat with your barista). Don’t miss this one—it’s packed with stories, science, and strategies that might just make you feel a bit more at peace in this wild world. Tune in, unwind, and maybe learn a thing or two about kicking stress to the curb. Catch you in the episode! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Check out Burnout: The Secret To Unlocking the Stress Cycle and all the books our podcast guests have written HERE! Join the Burnout Book Group on Instagram. Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! #parentingpodcast #mompodcast #parentingtips #momlife #selfcare #burnout #mommyburnout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Moms, we like to view ourselves as seasoned vets of life - we’ve birthed and/or are raising children and we’ve seen a LOT. Someone throws a tantrum at the grocery store? No sweat. You’ve got poop on your jeans and it’s not your own? Unphased, stain remover can work wonders. But there’s a moment with our kids that always stops us in our tracks no matter HOW many times we experience it: The child that wants advice but doesn’t actually WANT your advice. It’s a bit of a mind F, if you don’t mind us saying so, because our sweet children come to us carrying the weight of the world and asking the hard-hitting questions: “Mom, why don’t I have an A in math? It feels like I never have time to study for our tests”. In your head, you’re screaming WELL YEAH!! You spend an hour every night watching YouTube, what did you expect?! But we all know you can’t say that to your child - because it’s too practical and your name is Mom. Instead, you choose to bite your tongue. But that is WAY easier said than done. Today we’re talking about how to manage these situations with your children in a way that helps them solve problems on their own, recognizes their struggle (no matter how small or easily solvable it seems to us) so they feel seen and heard, and how not lose your own dang mind in the process. We hope you enjoy this episode! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 274: What No One Told You (and You Needed to Know) Before Becoming a Mom with Amanda Tice Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're doing a REWIND BONUS today by re-airing one of our fan favorites! In this episode we're tackling mom's mental load! Ever feel like each time you check something off your daily “to-do” list two more things appear? SAME! The mental load of being a Mom is no joke. From managing EVERYONE’S schedules to taking care of your kids’ (and sometimes, partner’s) well-being, keeping up with yourself can feel… well, overwhelming. We’re going to be talking all about identifying feeling burnt out and mentally overloaded and HOW to start making some changes to help you feel better. And the best part? This is just in time for the most stressful - er, wonderful - time of year! The holidays are in full swing people, let’s talk about how to make it a season to remember for you and your family! In This Episode of No Guilt Mom Podcast You Will Learn: Common causes of feeling mentally overloaded and how to address them The importance of identifying ALL the things you’re already doing for your family and letting go of feeling like “I should be doing more” How to ask for help from your partner 5 ways to shift your mindset to alleviate some mental load and feel better every day! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve all been there: we’re trying to leave the park on what feels like the hottest day of the year and our 5-year-old has loudly declared that the only way they are leaving is by kicking and screaming. You’ve tried everything from bribes to your Angry Voice and nothing is working. Other park parents are shooting you empathetic looks and you’re sweating a LOT - and not from the heat. You’ve got a strong-willed kid on your hands! If you’re tuning in to this podcast chances are you’re the kind of Mom who is 1) super tired but 2) wants to raise your kids in a way that recognizes and highlights all their best, natural abilities - even if they’re super challenging to deal with as parents. When it comes to raising strong-willed kids, our guest today has ALL the insight. Danielle Bettmann is the founder of Parenting Wholeheartedly, a Positive Discipline certified parenting Coach for families of strong-willed kids, and host of the Failing Motherhood podcast. She helps defeated parents find validation and support and uses proven techniques to parent their strong-willed kids with composure, connection, confidence, and cooperation. If you’re feeling a bit at your wits end and not totally sure how you’re going to make it through this summer, hit play - we’ve got you covered! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast group! Learn more about Danielle and Parenting Wholeheartedly HERE Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here’s the scenario: You’re browsing Amazon for some cute, affordable summer maxi dresses because it is H-O-T on this earth. You find a few you love and add them to your cart only to hit that “Save for Later” button for all of them… why? Because that money should be spent on things your kids need this summer like sunblock, swimming diapers, new swimsuits, and UPF hats. Right? WRONG. Yes, your kids probably need a whole bunch of new things to get through the summer because they’re growing, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without. Now we’re not saying throw caution and along with it, budgeting, out the window, but we ARE saying you deserve nice things TOO. This episode digs into why we as Moms feel like we should be last on the list to get new things and the way that approach creates stress on us every single day. Think about the last time you bought yourself new underwear; it’s probably been a minute, right? If you’re like most Moms out there you’re buying things for your kids before you even think about yourself and we’re about to shake up your summer and proclaim: BUY THE UNDERWEAR!!! Hit play and enjoy! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 274: What No One Told You (and You Needed to Know) Before Becoming a Mom with Amanda Tice Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talk about a power couple! Today our guests are the wife and husband duo Sara and Kyle Wester. They’re both Licensed Professional Counselors and founders of the Art of Raising Humans Podcast and Private Practice. They work with families all over the world through training and one-on-one coaching to help support and equip them to raise children who are self-controlled, respectful, and kind. And did we mention they are also the proud parents to 3 kids: Abby 14, Brennan 1, and Ellie 8?! Like we said, power couple! We will be digging into real experiences they’ve had as parents and discussing the way our kids can challenge us at every age and stage of their lives. Sara and Kyle will also be sharing their expertise for approaching these challenging conversations - whether it’s difficult subject matter or just hard to reason with a three-year-old - in a way that respects your child and helps them develop into a big person who has control of their emotions (and we all KNOW the world needs more of that). If you work with kids, are raising them, or somewhere in between this episode is going to be FULL of practical information you can start using right away! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow Kyle and Sara on Instagram HERE! Check out the Art of Raising Humans Podcast HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Schooooooool’s out for the Summer!”! 🎵Anyone else hear those lyrics blasting and think “S*#%!!”? Same sister. Gone are the easy breezy days of summer when all we had to worry about was how awesome our tan was getting or what kind of bottom-line profit we were pulling in on our corner lemonade stand because - MOTHERHOOD. In fact, as a Mom, summer can be all kinds of exciting and anxiety-inducing because we want it to be awesome. Truth be told, we WANT our kids to have a summer filled with memory-making and fun, but at what cost to our own mental health? Today we are digging into the madness of summer and talking all about practical things you can do to stress less. From running the kids to every activity under the scorching sun to setting boundaries with the lovely but ever-present neighbor children and laying the hammer down (nicely) when it comes to getting a system down for keeping the house clean this episode will be the breath of fresh summer air you’ve been looking for. Grab your favorite summer sip and snacks and enjoy! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Shop stylish staples that are anything but basic with Honeylove! Get 20% your order by visiting Honeylove.com/NGM #honeylovepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is there anything worse than feeling sleep-deprived? In the grand scheme of things - yes, but when it comes to motherhood - NO. I’m sure you don’t need us to tell you that waking up multiple times a night (or maybe just waking up and never falling back asleep) makes parenting during the waking hours so. much. harder. It’s like being hungover but without the beverages or social interaction, and we’re not here for it. That’s where our hero guest today, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, comes in. She is the founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby and the host of No One Told Us Podcast! She helps parents navigate infant and child sleep in a way that feels good for them to get the whole family more sleep and feel more well-rested. And did we mention she's the busy mama to three, ages 6.5, 4, and 18 months?! Our chat with her is truly insightful, even if you’ve passed the infant sleep stage with your own kiddos. Find a comfy seat - but not too comfy because we don’t want you falling asleep - and learn how you and your whole family can start enjoying better sleep all the time. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn more about Rachael and Hey Sleepy Baby HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Shop stylish staples that are anything but basic with Honeylove! Get 20% your order by visiting Honeylove.com/NGM #honeylovepod Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Just relax!” Two words that are both practical and condescending as heck at the same time. When it comes to being a woman, and especially a mom, in 2024 you would think we would have fewer societal expectations about productivity but guess what? We don’t. And THAT is the heart and soul of our episode today. We’re going to be talking about the difficulties of relaxing as a Mom and a woman and WHY this pressure feels so intense sometimes. We’re tapping into the fear of being judged for literally EVERYTHING we do (Did we pack enough snacks? Did we manage that tantrum correctly? Did we drink our coffee in the right way?! The list is ENDLESS) and the deeply ingrained messaging that down time is wasted time. We’ll also be covering the role expected gender norms and competitiveness play in putting our nerves on a ragged edge. Grab your lavender essential oils, your most soothing tea (or something stronger!), and take a little time to listen, relax, and NOTHING ELSE. Multi-tasking is not invited to this party! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know The Joys of Motherhood was a potential name for this podcast? Not really, but if you’re here you know we love a healthy dose of sarcasm and you can see how it would work for us. No matter what we named our show we wanted it to be a treasure trove of information for Moms and Moms-to-be in all stages of motherhood and today we’ve got Amanda Tice on the show. Amanda is a Ford curve model and the author of The New Mom Code: Shatter Expectations and Crush It at Motherhood. She helps moms tap into their inner wisdom and uncover hidden truths about motherhood to thrive postpartum and beyond. She’s going to be chatting with us about all the things that NO ONE TOLD US before we became Moms and to be honest - we needed to know them. We’re digging into the science behind Mom Brain, the many moments postpartum when you’re wondering “What the HELL happened to my body?!” and “Is this normal?”, and the importance of having a community to tap into when things get tough… and they’re going to - because you’re a Mom. This episode will make you feel seen, Mamas, so hit play and enjoy, or share with a friend and have a listening party! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! The New Mom Code: Shatter Expectations and Crush It at Motherhood by Amanda Tice Follow Amanda on Instagram! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast group! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re a woman who has left her house in the last 20 years you know when it comes to your appearance, your family, your lifestyle, heck even your HEIGHT, people have a lot of HOT TAKES that they’re just dying to share with you. From fielding questions like “Who’s watching your kids?” when you’re out with friends for an evening to “How tall ARE you? Did you play basketball?” we’re breaking down why people feel the need to speak to women and particularly, Moms as if they’ve lost all understanding of social norms and politeness. This communication can be particularly harmful not only to us - because who needs some random guy at the grocery store commenting on the size of your family - but also for our children when they see it. The internalized message of “Moms should always smile” or “Moms are the ones responsible for caring for the kids… always” creates a cycle that we want to change. We’ve got a serious lineup on our list of silly comments so let’s break it down and break the cycle, hit play, and enjoy! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mom Guilt. We’ve lived it, we’ve defined it, and we feel so passionately about fighting back against it that we made this podcast. Hence the name, No Guilt Mom! Today, our guest Renee Reina is totally on board with our mission. As the host/creator of The Mom Room Podcast, she is changing the narrative around what it means to be a mom. Renee is also the mom to a 5-year-old son. With her PhD in psychology (!!!) Renee provides incredible insight into why Mom guilt is so damaging and what it is doing to us as parents. From the way we perceive our physical appearance to the business of our minds and the importance of showing ourselves self-compassion we are covering all the things when it comes to being a guilty Mom and we’ve to got to say - we’re here for it! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved recording it! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Listen to The Mom Room Podcast Follow Renee on Instagram Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Picture this: You drop your kids off with their Grandparents while you and your partner go out for a much-needed date night. When you pick the kids up they are wide awake and bouncing off the walls. You know the culprit: sugar. Because, according to your mother “Grandparents are SUPPOSED to give their grandkids treats!”. Now - before you get twisted we’re going to ask you to hit a hard PAUSE on your stress spiral and serve you some realness: sugar doesn’t make kids hyper. That’s right people - it’s a MYTH. And one we’ve believed for way too long. On today’s episode, we’re digging into the origins of three myths that are commonly upheld and perpetuated in parenting circles and finding the truth. That bouncing-off-the-walls energy after a treat-filled visit to the grandparents’ house? It’s probably just a high your kid is riding from being with people who aren’t their parents and doing activities that are different from the daily norm… aka excitement. From sugar and hyperactivity to ADHD this one hits close to home because…. well, it’s happening in our homes! If you’ve ever wondered why we think a Jolly Rancher has the power to keep a child up all night or help them run a marathon in circles around the backyard, we’ve got the answers for you. We’re so excited to share a whole ton of information with you today and make you the Mom in the Know on your Mom text message chain. Grab your favorite sugary treat and relax!! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Busting the Sugar-Hyperactivity Myth Signs Your Child Is Exhausted: Spotting Sleepiness, From Babies to Teens How to Tell if Your Daughter Has ADHD Join our No Guilt Mom Podcast Group on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our kids challenge us. Whether it’s dishing up what we served when we were their age (um… hi!) or a whole new beast to manage, our children are just like us: individuals who are living their truth, their identity, their lives. So how do we parent in a way that recognizes that? Keep reading to find out. Now we’re not saying let your home and your teenager just be a rogue society because… LOL that is not going to work and we all know it. Luckily there are some parenting experts in the world today who are telling us exactly what to do and how to do it when it comes to fostering a strong, positive and supportive relationship with our kids. Today’s guest, Michelle Kenney M.Ed., is the founder and CEO of Peace and Parenting, author of Unpunished, host of the Peace and Parenting Podcast and mom to two teenage girls. She helps parents move away from punishments and into a more connected way to parent all the while using limits and boundaries instead of punishments and consequences to form deep bonded and long lasting relationships. This episode is the secret sauce we’ve all been searching for! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join the No Guilt Mom Podcast Group! Follow Michelle on Instagram HERE. Listen to the Peace and Parenting Podcast! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey listeners and welcome to the Yes Woman’s support group. It’s where we go to commiserate and try not to lose our da*n minds when it feels like we’re planning and handling EVERYTHING for our families. **record scratch** Wait a minute - is this really the best way for us to live our lives? By packing our schedules, saying yes to everything, and trying to keep up the (impossible) image of being Super Mom?! NO. When it comes to being a Mom, planning comes with the job. But why does planning the events always have to be Mom’s job? Because the world tells us that good Moms do it all, and they do it with grace. If you’ve ever been stuck planning a graduation party or a birthday party and have a running list of things in your head that only you could possibly ever know - you get what we’re saying. This episode is all about why planning is such a miserable experience when done alone and how to get the heck out by assembling a team of people to help. Enjoy this live episode and start sharing the responsibilities! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever felt like all your stuff is just closing in on you? Do you find yourself questioning “Do I actually NEED 3 different sizes of rubber spatulas?” or “Why DO my kids have 6 pairs of shoes each?”. We’re living in Attack of the Homes. We live in a time where there is just a lot of things… and we’re not market experts or anything, but we don’t see it getting any better. Enter: Katy Wells. Katy Wells is a Declutter Expert and Podcast Host of The Maximized Minimalist. She helps families create homes that are easy to maintain and joyful to live in. Katy is the proud mom of two boys, 7 and 9 years old. We’re getting real and talking about life priorities, the true necessities of life, and reminding you that your home does NOT need to be perfect - it needs to work for you and your family. If you’re feeling like your home is basically attacking you with all the things the moment you walk in the door - this is your cue to go lay down somewhere, close your eyes (because - we don’t want you looking at all that stuff and getting anxious) and take a listen! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Visit No Guilt Mom Follow Katy on Instagram HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook Group! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s episode is getting personal. Sometimes life is like a living case study - and that is totally the case for our host, Brie Tucker. Today she’s sharing her experience navigating different parenting styles as she co-parents with her ex and how these different approaches to parenting impact her children. We’re diving into the authoritarian vs. authoritative parenting and detailing the differences between the two. We’ll be breaking down the way these parenting style impact parent/child relationships as well as your child’s perception of self, willingness to advocate for themselves, and communication style while at home. At No Guilt Mom we know being a Mom is simultaneously the most difficult, challenging, and rewarding job out there. We hope today’s episode will give you insight into the difficulties so many Moms face with parenting and the tools to parent in a way that feels authentic to you. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s talk about the p-word today, shall we? That’s right people, we’re talking about PERFECTIONISM and the crushing pressure that comes along with it. If you’ve ever struggled with your self confidence, felt like whatever you do isn’t good enough, or make decisions based on what others will think about you - you might be living as a perfectionist. Living like this is not only a fast track to chronic unhappiness, it’s a burden you don’t need to take on. But that is WAY easier said than done. That’s why we are SO PUMPED to chat with our guest, Bianca Hughes. Bianca is the owner of Authentically Be You Counseling & Wellness Studio, a mental health therapist, and a speaker - she recently spoke at our MOMignited and Happy Mom Summit! She guides women to let go of perfectionism and give themselves permission to connect to their true selves and live authentically. You need to take a listen to the episode Mama so grab some water or wine (or your beverage of choice), a good snack, and enjoy. And don’t forget, you’re perfect just as you are. Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Visit No Guilt Mom Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parents of teenagers - this episode is for YOU!! It’s time to be honest - fill in the blank: “I wish my teen would just _______________”. If you said something along the lines of ‘care’ or ‘stop playing video games’ or ‘get off their phone’ - you are not alone! Being the parent of a teenager can be a baffling, confusing, and unchartered experience; so many teens seem unmotivated! But why? Well, that question is more than a little complicated but we’re unpacking it today. We’re going to be covering how to approach an unmotivated teen and why it’s so important. Building trust with your teen during an unmotivated stretch will help them feel loved, safe, and get their motivation back. And in turn, you as a parent will be able to ditch the stress and frustration associated with trying to constantly motivate your teen to just. do. SOMETHING productive. If you’re feeling frustrated with your teen, raising preteens and preparing for the days ahead, or just needing some practical advice take a listen and let’s go! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Check out the Left Unheard Reel on Instagram Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a bonus episode of the No Guilt Mom Podcast where JoAnn and Brie share their thoughts on the recent commencement speech made by Harrison Butker at Benedictine College. See JoAnn's response on Instagram Join the No Guilt Mom Podcast Group on Facebook Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We just launched our first No Guilt Mom Podcast Group! And to celebrate, we're celebrating the No Guilt Mom Podcast all week with LIVE streaming of our podcast recordings with JoAnn, Brie and our expert guests, opening a our new Facebook community to connect our podcast audience, and hosting a HUGE giveaway with a grand prize worth over $6,000! You won't want to miss a minute of it! To get in on all the fun & enter the giveaway, simply join our No Guilt Mom Podcast group HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case you didn’t know, the “one size fits all” approach to life is BS. Here’s what we mean: being productive, living minimally, embracing motherhood, and everything else we’re trying to do 24/7/365 looks different for everyone! Today, our podcast guest is talking all about finding ways to be successful in your life - ESPECIALLY at the start of the day - in a way that works for YOU. Desirae Endres is the host of the top-ranked podcast, Minimal-ish, where she talks about all things realistic minimalism, motherhood, and intentional living each week. In 2018, Desirae and her husband set out to live with less clutter in their home. Soon she found that the journey to less was about so much more than a clutter-free home. Five years later, she has learned to embrace a messy, realistic version of minimalism, and she teaches others how to fit minimalism into their unique life, family, personality, and season. She’s sharing her tips for starting your day off in a way that will help you face whatever the day has in store for you. Enjoy! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn more about Desirae HERE! Listen to the Minimal-ish Podcast HERE! Join our FREE No Guilt Mom Podcast group Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 90s were sick… like literally, sick. Here’s what we mean: the popular body type of the day was being Kate Moss skinny. If you missed the 90s or just weren’t old enough to remember Kate splashed across all the magazines, trust us, it was an unattainable look. While it’s easy to fall into feeling like we’ve come a long way since those days we want to face the truth: that the way women’s bodies are treated, the messages we receive, and sometimes even the messages we SEND are still perpetuating the idea that being thin means being beautiful. This episode is alllllll about flipping the script (and perspective) surrounding our bodies and saying goodbye FOREVER to the word fat. This episode is for the struggling, the body conscious, the body positive, and the Moms who want to empower their daughters to view their bodies in a loving light. Gear up Mamas, this episode is going to go deep and we are here for it - we hope you are too! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #22: Let's Talk About Positive Body Image The "B" Word with Carly Anderson of Lipgloss and Crayons Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Ameila & Emily Nagoski On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen Ashley Graham on Instagram Jamila Jamil on Instagram Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Mysteries About True Histories (affectionately known as M.A.T.H.) is a weekly show full of time travel, puzzles, hidden equations, history, and lots of laughs. M.A.T.H. is geared towards kids 6+, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. Episodes drop every Thursday and are about 15 minutes, perfect length for car rides; meal times; break times; and bed time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember the end of the movie Freaky Friday when Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan both have a better understanding of each other because they have literally walked in each other’s shoes? Or how about the movie Brave when Merida’s Mom finally GETS her daughter because she’s been able to parent differently? Shifting parent-child relationships are all around us. Today, we’re giving you all the ingredients to embrace the chaotic lifestyle of motherhood and strengthen your relationship with your kids – without doing a body swap or turning into a giant Scottish bear. Our guest, Marielle Melling is the founder of Lovin' Life with Littles, author of Peace Amidst the Mayhem, and her upcoming new book The BUT Book (releasing June 3, 2024). She helps parents simplify the hard stuff of motherhood, so they have more calm, stronger relationships with their kids, and more joy. Oh and did we mention she’s the busy mom to five kids ages 5-16, so when she talks about chaos, she KNOWS her stuff. We are so excited for this episode and hope you love it too! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn more about Marielle and Lovin’ Life with Littles HERE! Pre-Order The BUT Book HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 253: The Mom Food Fight: We Don’t Do Homemade and Neither Should You! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Mysteries About True Histories (affectionately known as M.A.T.H.) is a weekly show full of time travel, puzzles, hidden equations, history, and lots of laughs. M.A.T.H. is geared towards kids 6+, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. Episodes drop every Thursday and are about 15 minutes, perfect length for car rides; meal times; break times; and bed time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I. D. K. The three most dreaded letters in the alphabet for Moms everywhere. There’s nothing more conversation halting than the “I don’t know” response when you ask your kids what they learned, how their day was, what they want to eat… anything. We’re not sure if it’s some kind of kid code or what, but we know it’s definitely not helping us have open and honest conversations that give us insight into their lives and potential struggles. Today we’re breaking down that IDK and talking about how to get your kids to open up - especially when you feel like I don’t know actually means “I’m panicking inside and have feelings I can’t quite explain”. We can’t promise you’ll leave this episode a parent/child relationship expert, but we can say you’ll learn a bit about communication and how it can help you and your child grow together and as individuals. We hope you love this one as much as we do! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode 78: The Secret to Raising Capable Kids with Vicki Hoefle No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #147: Why You Need Healthy Anxiety vs. Unhealthy Anxiety with Lisa Damour, PhD No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #57: 3 Things You Must Stop Doing to Get Your Kids to Behave Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here’s why we love the 40 hour work week: Everything you do while you’re on (or off) the clock for work is financially rewarded… right? Laughing. Out. Loud!! No matter if you’re currently working full time or the last ”official” job you held was in high school (SAHMs we see you!!) we know that the effort you put forth at work each day is not always rewarded financially or at all (again, SAHMs, we see you!). If that’s the reality of the world we live in, why do we use that approach with our kids when it comes to school and grades? Today we’re doing a little call back to a past episode where we shared that we DON'T financially reward our kids for good grades and let us tell you - this was a hot topic! We’re breaking down why we - and the research - believe that giving your kids money for “good” grades can be harmful, not only in their learning, but to their overall perception of worth at such a formative age. We’ll cover how to approach good grades and broach the not so good ones too. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode as we head into report card season! Resources We Shared: Should You Reward Kids for Good Grades? Parents Article Does Paying Kids for Good Grades Pay Off? Positive Parenting Solutions Article Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If we’ve said it once we’ve said it a thousand times, being a Mom is like living life in a pressure cooker. Okay, we’ve never actually said that but we’re saying it today, and we mean it! Being a Mom comes with a lot of joy and happiness… and stress and worry and self-doubt and pressure and… the list goes on and on. If you feel like you’re in a funk lately (or ever) - like you just can't do anything right or enjoy things that normally bring you joy, you might be grappling with pressure from your own values. Values play a major role in the way we live and EXPERIENCE our lives; it impacts our happiness and even perceived effectiveness in the many roles we hold in our daily lives. Today we’re talking all about WHY our value system is so closely connected to our peace of mind, HOW to identify what truly matters to us (instead of society), and how to live life feeling confident in ourselves. This episode is going to be full of insight, take a listen and enjoy!! Resources We Shared: Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Check out the 3 in 30 podcast HERE! Get the Live Your Values Deck on Amazon HERE! Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s YOUR number one priority? If you’ve listed off your top five and you still haven’t mentioned yourself… welcome to motherhood. We get it - with the constantly revolving door of activities, social engagements, food making, errand running, and just existing, it is EASY to prioritize everyone and everyTHING else before yourself. And we’re here today, with the help of our incredible guest Nithya Karia, to tell you to stop that! Nithya Karia is a speaker, author, and coach who helps women consistently prioritize their well-being without guilt so they can live their life and feel good. Her High Vibe Habits help them live without the stress that blocks them from experiencing the life they want. A happy Mom is the best kind of Mom, and we are all about that lifestyle. Like the Partridge Family said, Come on Get Happy (and hit play on our podcast episode)!! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Join Nithya's Happy On Purpose Group Coaching Program HERE Get Nithya's FREE Quick-start Checklist HERE Learn more about Nithya HERE Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So you’ve been listening to our podcast for awhile now. It’s actually been so long that you’re afraid to ask… what the heck IS Mom guilt?! It’s that pit in your stomach you get when you’re headed for a weekend away with your girlfriends and feel like you need to meal prep for your entire family so they don’t starve to death while you’re gone (that’s not going to happen - fyi). Or the constant messaging from the world to be grateful for every spill, sniffle, and blowout because - you’ve got children so be thankful dang it! How about the pressure to minimize the mistakes you make, because motherhood - at least according to social media - is about getting it right the FIRST time. Mom. Guilt. CENTRAL! Today, we’re breaking down exactly what Mom guilt is, what causes it, and how to ditch it so you can live a happier life. Trust us when we say #MomGuilt is everywhere and we are SO not here for it. Let’s ditch Mom Guilt together, enjoy!! Resources We Shared: Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh that precious moment when you welcome your daughter into the world. It’s full of so many emotions: joy, love, and excitement about all the bows you can put in her hair (if that’s your thing). But then there’s the inevitable and uninvited comment from a family member or sometimes the random stranger in the grocery store: “What a sweet little bundle! But just WAIT until she’s a teenager!” Insert. Eyeroll. Here. We’re done defaulting to difficult mother-daughter relationships in the teenage years and ready to empower our daughters to use ALL the potential they naturally have. Lucky for us we’ve got THE expert on the topic on the show today to help us out! Chelsey Goodan is the author of the USA Today national bestseller, UNDERESTIMATED: The Power and Wisdom of Teenage Girls. Chelsey has been a mentor and empowerment coach to teenage girls for 16 years and speaks regularly to audiences about gender justice. She serves as the mentorship director of DemocraShe, which supports and guides girls from underserved communities into leadership positions where her work focuses communication strategies that make everyone feel valued and celebrated, creating psychological safety for everyone from teenage girls to CEOs. She is also a board member for A Call to Men, a national gender-based violence prevention nonprofit that educates men and boys about healthy masculinity. Featured in TIME Magazine, Oprah Daily, and NBC News, Chelsey’s passion to explore humanity’s potential for authenticity, liberation, and empowerment permeates all her work. Girl Moms - this episode is for you! Resources We Shared: Get Chesley’s book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls HERE! Follow Chelsey on Instagram Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unpopular opinion: Sometimes, the gifts we get on Mother’s Day are more work than they’re worth. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. That’s right people - gear up for breakfast in bed and the crumbs/spilled orange juice you’ll probably have to clean up for yourself after you eat it. Sometimes the gifts we get are well intentioned but… miss the mark. A massage is ah-mazing, but who is going to watch the kids or pick them up from school? A night out with your partner? Incredible, but are you in charge of booking a sitter and planning the kids’ dinner? And what about the very soft, but not very necessary robe you received AGAIN this year? As Moms we feel SO MUCH pressure to love every gift our family gives us. Today, we’re saying what we’re all afraid to say: sometimes the planning and additional mental load that accompany these gifts make them more of a burden. Hit play and learn how to get what you really want for Mother’s Day this year, not string attached! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! 2024 No Guilt Mom Virtual Retreat– Happening LIVE on April 26th-April 28th, 2024! Connect with other moms, from your couch, and discover what makes you…YOU again! All while never leaving your house! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anyone else feel like they’re drowning in stuff?! If you’re constantly tripping over toys and books and wondering “Why do I have so many rubber spatulas?” we are with you. Today we have the decluttering expert, Deanna Yates, on the show and she’s giving us all the tips on how to live with less so we can live our lives MORE. Deanna is the founder of Wannabe Clutter Free, host of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, and creator of the Chaos to Calm Summit series. She helps families ditch the clutter weighing them down so they can stop spending all their time managing their home and more time enjoying it with the people who live there. Settle in for a podcast full of tips and tricks for reducing your stress when it comes to getting rid of stuff and doing it just a little at a time - enjoy! Resources We Shared: 2024 No Guilt Mom Retreat– Happening LIVE on April 26th-April 28th, 2024! Connect with other moms, have fun and discover what makes you…YOU again! Follow Deanna on Instagram! Listen to the Wannabe Clutter-free Podcast HERE! Learn all about Balance VIP HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals and discounts from our amazing sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s hear it for apple sauce pouches and a side of… guilt? We’re sure we don’t have to tell you that social media is PACKED with videos of Moms making some seriously deluxe meals for their kids from scratch, on the daily. Don’t even get us started on the Bentgo lunch box videos. While impressive, these videos can create a LOT of stress, worry, and guilt for those of us who don’t find joy in making meals or just enjoy handing our kids a store bought granola bar. It’s important to know where your priorities are as a Mom and where you want to put your energy - if that’s not food prep (and eventual consumption) for your kids - that is OKAY! We’re talking all about how to let go of the need to feed today and why making homemade everything for your kids isn’t worth it if it’s going to make you more stressed out. It’s like they say when your baby is an infant - fed is BEST and we believe that whole heartedly. Grab your favorite (pre-packaged) snack and take a listen! Resources We Shared: Join our newsletter! Get connected to No Guilt Mom and get our Stop Doing Checklist absolutely FREE, so you can start taking tasks off your plate today! Follow us on Instagram HERE! Visit No Guilt Mom Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Check out our favorite deals from our fabulous sponsors here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices